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Kubota B1-16 vs Kubota B17X
Verdict: Kubota B1-16 vs Kubota B17X
The Kubota B1-16 and the Kubota B17X are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Kubota B17X is the lighter machine (575 kg vs 1,422 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota B1-16 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 14.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota B17X is the newer design (2015 vs 1985). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, in two ranges with additional creeper range.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
manualReference
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Variants
B1-16D
4WDReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
14.0 LReference
Engine
12.3 kWReference
12.5 kWReference
Displacement
0.9 LReference
1.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 70 mmReference
76 x 74 mmReference
Power
12.3 kWReference
12.5 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electtricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
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Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Rear PTO Type
540/860/1000 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
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-540@2600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
135 cmReference
127 cmReference
Weight
1422 to 1521 poundsReference
575 kgReference
Front tire
4.00-12Reference
5.00-12Reference
2WD Rear tire
8.3-20Reference
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2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 4.00-12. Rear: 8.3-20Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8.3-20Reference
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Length
231 cmReference
204 cmReference
Width
115 cmReference
90 cmReference
2WD Height
123 cmReference
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4WD Height
123 cmReference
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2WD Weight
645 kgReference
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4WD Weight
689 kgReference
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2WD Front tread
73 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
76 cmReference
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Rear tread
90/103 cmReference
72/76 cmReference
Rear tire
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8-18Reference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8-18Reference
Height (ROPS)
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183 cmReference
Ground clearance
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28 cmReference
Front tread
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74 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.